A2 Idiom 中性

Estar en el paro.

To be unemployed.

意思

To be without a job.

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文化背景

The 'oficina del paro' (SEPE) is a common meeting point. People often talk about 'ir al paro' as a routine administrative task. The 'paro juvenil' (youth unemployment) is a major social issue, leading to many 'mileuristas' (people earning 1000 euros) or people staying in the 'paro' for long periods. In Mexico, 'paro' usually means a strike or a favor. If you say 'estoy en el paro,' they might think you are on strike. Argentines use 'paro' almost exclusively for labor strikes (e.g., 'paro de transporte'). For unemployment, they say 'desocupado'.

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Use 'Estar'

Always use 'estar'. Using 'ser' makes it sound like being unemployed is your permanent personality.

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Regionality

Only use this in Spain. In Latin America, use 'desempleado' to be safe.

意思

To be without a job.

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Use 'Estar'

Always use 'estar'. Using 'ser' makes it sound like being unemployed is your permanent personality.

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Regionality

Only use this in Spain. In Latin America, use 'desempleado' to be safe.

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Social Talk

Don't be afraid to use it. In Spain, talking about 'el paro' is as common as talking about the weather.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of 'estar' and the idiom.

Mi hermana perdió su trabajo y ahora ________ ________ ________ ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: está en el paro

We use 'está' (3rd person singular) and the full idiom 'en el paro'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural way to say 'I am unemployed' in Spain.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: b

'Estoy en el paro' is the most natural and grammatically correct version for Spain.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

These are the core variations of the 'paro' vocabulary.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Por qué no vienes al cine? B: Es que me he quedado ________ ________ ________ y no tengo dinero.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: en el paro

The phrase 'quedarse en el paro' is a common way to say 'to become unemployed'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of 'estar' and the idiom. Fill Blank A2

Mi hermana perdió su trabajo y ahora ________ ________ ________ ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: está en el paro

We use 'está' (3rd person singular) and the full idiom 'en el paro'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the most natural way to say 'I am unemployed' in Spain.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: b

'Estoy en el paro' is the most natural and grammatically correct version for Spain.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

These are the core variations of the 'paro' vocabulary.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ¿Por qué no vienes al cine? B: Es que me he quedado ________ ________ ________ y no tengo dinero.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: en el paro

The phrase 'quedarse en el paro' is a common way to say 'to become unemployed'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

No, it is a neutral and factual way to describe unemployment in Spain. It is not considered an insult.

No, a student is 'estudiante.' You only use 'en el paro' for someone who is in the labor market but lacks a job.

'Desempleo' is the formal noun (unemployment), while 'paro' is the common, everyday word.

You can say 'Me han echado y ahora estoy en el paro.'

相关表达

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Estar en huelga

similar

To be on strike

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Estar mano sobre mano

similar

To be idle / have nothing to do

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Estar sin blanca

builds on

To be broke

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Buscarse la vida

contrast

To find a way to make a living / hustle

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